Good news for me, I have solved my weight problem. Thanks to my Dad and my funny friend Don, I am now taller. Enough taller that on the charts I am almost underweight. Solution number one was initiated by my Dad. I was on Skype with him which is an awesome way to communicate, especially if you are like us and live really far away from people you love. Anyway Dad says, that his wife who is a life member of weight watchers has brought home the latest brilliant weight watchers scheme. Dad can’t seem to get his head around the fact that on the new system he (tall, muscular and at the borderline of even needing to consider a diet) is entitled to 30 points of food per day, while his perfectly petite and slim wife can have 29. So, Dad went back to the charts and found the solution. To share it with me, he took his hand to hair and demonstrated. A quick screen capture:
My "Taller" Dad
Dad added, “Now I am 2 inches taller, so I can weigh more – ergo I can eat more, as I can move directly into the weight watchers maintenance program and get more points. “
Ok, well that got me thinking. My hair is longer, so a bit of creativity and a new do for me too. What do you think? I am now almost 15cm taller (nearly 6 inches). I am not even short anymore.
"Taller" Me
Then there is this stupid boot on my foot – adding another 5cm on the bottom side. Quite similar to Don’s suggestion of high heels (solution #2). So now I stand at 184cm (just over 6 feet tall) and suddenly I am thin, for the first time since high school. How cool is that?
Of course I will need a different solution for when I get out of this boot. I don’t think high heels are such a good idea for me, someone who injured her ankle while walking barefoot. And this is not the first time either. Way back, when I was about 11 or 12, platform shoes were in fashion. I had a pair and was wearing them at school, just like all the other girls. The bell rang and I was late for class, so off I ran. Off being the optimal word here, as I fell off my platform shoes and sprained my ankle.
Thought I would add this funny laugh quote:
“You know you’re getting fat when you can pinch an inch on your forehead.” — John Mendoza
And these laugh quotes from unknown authors:
“I keep trying to lose weight….but it keeps finding me.”
“Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not! “
“Bigger snacks mean bigger slacks.”
And these comedy shirts:
T-shirt – I’m not short… by bkmuir
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I’m not short I’m fun sized dark tee by ajn43217
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At the end of every diet…the path curves back… by DogRunChick
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And my favorite for today. The reason that none of it matters anyway. The perfect shirt for just about anyone. A t-shirt that I would actually wear:
Exercise And Die by GoodToGoTees
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This post is hysterical – love the new doo – you really do look like dad!
Thanks, I think. Are you referring to the gray hair, or our lovely smiles?
I was giggling away at this post that it brought you a new reader in the shape of my hubby……..unfortunately his hair is cut really short so it doesn’t work for him – maybe a beehive wig??!!
I’ve always liked the fun sized t-shirt myself.
Glad to make you laugh today. If your hubby’s hair is too short, what about getting him a pair of high heels – that plus the beehive wig and he is set.
What a hoot! I really love your hairdo. I’ve actually tried that one myself before. I think Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes) used Crisco to get that effect. What did you use?
Ah, no Crisco, it was much simpler than that. I don’t even think they have Crisco in New Zealand, but since I wasn’t looking for it, I can’t be sure. I think I will let you have another guess, then I will confess. (remember to use the drop down menu to have your reply fall in the right spot. ) Guessing is open to everyone – how did I get my hair to stand up?
Haaaaa….. see Rhonda I told you it would work!
My hair’s a way to short (read thin) to do what your Dad did… and I know for sure I’d look real silly in high heels, not to mention very un-sexy. I guess I could try hanging upside down by my ankles to get stretched longer, but then my oatmeal would have to go up instead of down… that could be a problem…
Great shirts designer people! You’re too funny Rhonda… I think you should stick with your new hair style, you remind me of Lady Ga Ga!!
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Ok so if you think I remind you of Lady Ga Ga, and my sister says I look like Dad – does that mean that my dad is really Lady Ga Ga (oh, that was probably a secret, sorry Dad).
Seriously Don, thanks for the inspiration
*rushes off to get hairspray so my pants will fit*
LOL – thanks Puzzlemaker for the laugh
Sounds like a great plan! Although I’ve had a problem with my closet. When they built our house, they didn’t put an air conditioning vent in the closet. So, when summer time comes, my closet gets so hot that my clothes shrink like a dryer effect. In fact, the longer the clothes stay in my closet, the smaller they get. We’ve got to fix that vent problem!
Huge problem. It’s not even ever hot here and my clothes are shrinking too. And now that I am taller, they are all too short as well as too tight. LOL – thanks Joyce for sharing your story.
Oh my goodness your dad is super funny!!!
Now I got to see how many inches I can add on with that…
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My goodness your dad is hilarious…Now I got to see how many inches I can add …
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Thanks Aysha. After retiring from his real job, Dad is now a professional comic magician. He and his wife do an act together. Yes, he is hilarious.
Now I understand why I loved my platform shoes so much!
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I fell off my platform shoes in Jr. High school
Sprained my ankle. But I didn’t need to be thinner back then. Now I need some really tall ones.
I’ll bet hair gel and then lots and lots of hair spray. Wait! You might have had to put a ruler or something under there to give a little strength — that’s a lot of hair! But then, how did you keep the ruler standing up? Dare I say — no — you couldn’t have! Duck tape? (Didn’t that hurt?)
Nope, simpler even than that. I will wait until tomorrow, see if anyone guesses then let you know.
Oh- and there is no way I would stick duck tape in my hair. I am far too big of a weeny for that kind of pain 
Good ideas though, they would all work, but mine is so easy . . .
Funny! Enjoyed the laugh.
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Thanks Sandy. I am happy to make you laugh. I appreciate the support.
Your humor is the best! Love the new do! Did you put a party hat under there? I’ve been under-tall most of my adult life! Thanks for the laughs!
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Thanks Beth. Good guess, but no party hat for me.
hehe – My mom could use a few of those shirts. LOL
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LOL – or you could get your mom a hair straightener or some high heels. Thanks for you comments.
This was very cute. Thank you. I have long hair … I might be taller and skinner too. LOL.
Excellent. Don’t forget to take a photo of the new doo. LOL
Love it. The stress with my web site has sent me on a chocolate spree. Time to brush my hair straight up. Now if I can just sneak the baklava home tonight….
If you do your hair just right, you might be able to sneak the baklava inside the doo (eew, the honey would make an awful mess, but it might hold your hair up better.)
So funny. I am short and I never pay attention to rules, so I would be uninclined to pay attention to the points in any diet program. But the tall hair? That’s awesome.
Hee hee!
What a compliment coming from one of the funniest people I know. Thanks Kris!
Your family is so funny>
Thanks Heather!
Good work, it’s pleasure to read your interesting articles. Waiting for more
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Thanks